Although they are highly intelligent, ruthless predators, carnivores are increasingly rare. From the dwarf mongoose to the polar bear, carnivores are at once re

This volume journeys from secluded forest habitats to our own homes to survey the unique features and behaviors of various species of carnivore.

The consummate guide to the ultimate sabertooth. Few animals spark the imagination as much as the sabertooth cat Smilodon. With their incredibly long canines, w

Marine mammals are among the most fascinating and most watched of Earth's many animal species, particularly for their many adaptations for life in and around th

Authoritative and engaging, this volume from the Walker's Mammals series focuses on marsupials, pouched animals whose unusual method of reproduction—between e